Conyers Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys

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Conyers Drunk Driving Accident Attorney

Under Georgia state law, all drivers have a legal duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner. There are no exceptions, drivers must comply with traffic regulations. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a very serious violation of the basic duty. In Georgia, any driver whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above 0.08 can be arrested for drunk driving. While our state has tough DUI laws, intoxicated driving is still a very serious problem.

In fact, drunk driving is one of the leading causes of major auto accidents in Georgia. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia, 368 people were killed in DUI-related crashes in Georgia in 2016 alone. To put this terrible statistic into the perspective, this means that drunk driving is a factor in more than one in four deadly accidents in Georgia. Beyond that, thousands more innocent people suffer debilitating injuries in wholly avoidable drunk driving wrecks. We need to do better.

At MG Law, our skilled Conyers drunk driving accident attorneys are strong advocates for the victims of DUI accidents. Our legal team has a deep understanding of the special considerations that must be addressed in drunk driving accident injury cases. We work aggressively to hold the perpetrators accountable, so that victims can recover full financial compensation. If you or a family member was injured in Conyers, please do not hesitate to contact our law firm for free legal guidance

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How to Prove Liability in a Drunk Driving Accident Case

If you were injured in a crash with a drunk driver, the intoxicated driver is very likely to face criminal penalties. In Georgia, all drunk driving cases are taken seriously. Any drunk driver could potentially face harsh consequences for their misconduct. Further, in cases where an innocent victim was severely injured in a crash, prosecutors have the authority to seek heightened criminal penalties against the intoxicated driver. While the criminal case is an important aspect of the legal process, you will not be able to get financial compensation as part of the criminal trial. Instead, you must initiate a civil case.

In Georgia, car accident injury claims are typically brought under Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 51-12-33. You can use the evidence presented within the criminal trial, and its results, as part of your civil case. In fact, a criminal conviction or a guilty plea is often used to prove liability in a drunk driving accident case. Still, this is only the beginning of the process. There is often a long, complex road to get the maximum available compensation. Injured DUI accident victims should work with an experienced Conyers drunk driving accident lawyer who will ensure that the drunk driver who caused the crash is held legally liable for the full value of the damage caused.

Financial Compensation Available For DUI Accident Victims

DUI accident claims are especially complex. As in other car accident injury cases, drunk driving accident victims are entitled to financial compensation for the full cost of their damages. In Georgia, you can recover for direct monetary losses and for intangible, noneconomic losses. Though, in either case, you must be able to prove your damages to be eligible for financial compensation. This is one of the most difficult aspects of the car accident claims process. Insurance companies are aggressive in attempting to limit settlement offers. Our Conyers, GA drunk driving accident lawyers have helped victims recover for:

In addition, we have experience handling the unique complexities of drunk driving accident cases. With limited exceptions, personal injury damages are only meant to be compensatory. This means that victims are only able to recover compensation that is equivalent to a specific loss or damage that they actually incurred in the accident.

However, drunk driving accident cases are sometimes the exception to this rule. When a drunk driver causes an innocent victim severe injuries, or kills an innocent person, punitive damages may be available to the victim in their family. Punitive damages are not directly tied to the victim’s losses. Instead, they are designed to punish the abhorrent conduct of the intoxicated driver. When awarded, punitive damages can be substantial. Victims should work with a lawyer who understands how these damages could potentially impact their claim.

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What You Need to Know About Dealing With Insurance Adjusters

In most cases, drunk driving accident claims are defended by insurance companies. As these cases open the insurance provider up to the possibility of being held liable for considerable damages, insurance adjusters are incentivized to push victims into a quick and low settlement offer. DUI accident victims must always remember that insurance companies are for-profit institutions. Above all else, their core objective is to protect their own bottom line.

Unfortunately, this means that insurance companies are not eager to pay out full settlement offers to drunk driving accident victims. If you were injured in a DUI crash in Conyers, GA, you should deal with the insurance company and the defendant directly through your Georgia car accident lawyer.

Do not give a statement to the company, do not admit partial fault for the crash, and do not sign any documents or a settlement agreement without first consulting with your attorney. Your lawyer will ensure that your best interests are fully protected.

If you or a family member was injured in a wreck with an intoxicated driver, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team for a free initial consultation. From our law offices in Conyers, Covington, and Atlanta, we represent drunk driving accident victims throughout North Georgia, including in Newton County, Rockdale County, Gwinnett County, DeKalb County, and Henry County.

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Dedicated To Providing Justice For Our Clients
MG Law is dedicated to the cause of justice. This dedication drives our attorneys to provide the best legal representation possible. Whether that means obtaining an in-depth understanding of city ordinances or being able to fully understand an insurance policy to maximize the recovery for our client, our focus on personal injury cases provides us with the knowledge and focus necessary to take on all types of cases and win. We stop at nothing to get our clients the best possible results.

We Have Experience Representing The Injured
At the law offices of MG Law, our attorneys only practice injury law, which means that we are devoted to being up to date on all matters of personal injury laws, rules, and regulations. Our attorneys have been awarded the prestigious National Trial Lawyers, 40 Under 40, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers awards. We have a 10/10 rating on Avvo and are rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.